Tenure-Track Position in the Master of Social Work Program
Gallaudet University
Department of Social Work
MSW Pre-Tenure Track or Tenure Track* 9-month Faculty Position
Gallaudet University serves deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students from many different
backgrounds and seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity of its student body.
Gallaudet is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively
encourages deaf, hard of hearing, members of traditionally underrepresented groups, people
with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply for open positions.
General Information: The Department of Social Work has graduate (MSW) and
undergraduate (BA) programs, both accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
(CSWE). The MSW program has approximately 45 full- and part-time students enrolled
annually. Our students represent diverse backgrounds, cultures, learning styles,
educational experiences, and language proficiencies. Position contingent on funding.
Responsibilities: This position is a full-time, nine-month, tenure track graduate faculty
position within the department of social work. Under our current department model, the
incumbent will be specifically responsible for oversight and instruction for foundation
generalist and advanced generalist concentration macro-practice and policy curricula.
The incumbent will be responsible for infusing research-based content and multicultural
content into social work courses to reflect evidenced-based practice. The incumbent is
responsible for: a) ongoing course development for both on-campus and distance
education, b) the specific course sequence for assessment purposes for the Office of
Academic Quality and CSWE reaffirmation and other compliance-related activities, d)
advising students, e) service to the department, university, and community, and f)
involvement in scholarly and professional activities. The MSW faculty must be willing to
cross-teach courses in either the MSW or BA program when needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have:
1. A Ph.D. in social work or related field or be enrolled in a doctoral program.
2. An MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
3. A minimum of 3 years post-MSW experience working in the social work field.
4. Competence and demonstrated ability to teach macro-practice and policy
coursework.
5. Knowledge and experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations.
6. Ability to teach in American Sign Language.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Current, valid Master-level social work licensure.
2. Experience in higher education, teaching a diverse student population with
various learning styles and learning needs.
3. Experience working in settings with various racial, cultural, ethnic, sexual
orientation, and gender identities.
4. Experience developing curriculum.
5. Experience in active social work research and scholarly activities.
6. Experience with CSWE accreditation processes.
7. Knowledge of Deaf culture and deaf/hard of hearing communities, as well as
ability to interact with a culturally diverse campus community.
8. Experience using distance education.
*To be considered for the tenure track position a candidate must possess a Ph.D.
Enrollment in a doctoral program would satisfy the requirements for a pre-tenure track
position. Salary and Rank: Instructor or Assistant Professor position; Rank and salary are
commensurate with experience and qualifications. Application: Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
A complete application should be emailed as an attachment in PDF or Word format. Your application package should include a letter of application that addresses each of the minimum and preferred position qualifications, curriculum vita, three letters of support, samples of professional writing, and additional documents.
Email the complete package to [email protected] with the subject “MSW
Faculty Application”.
Should have any specific questions about the program or position, please contact Dr.
Teresa Crowe, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].
Gallaudet is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively
encourages deaf, hard of hearing, members of traditionally underrepresented groups, people
with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply for open positions.